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The federal agency Wednesday released its latest population estimates through July 1, 2012 for cities and towns across the country.

In this IJ archive photo, Jim Kenney, with MMDW, conducts a silt density index reading on water at their experimental desalination plant on Feb.

This week, an artist makes deadpan jokes in vintage photographs, whistlers convene in Glendale and a Japanese novelist's tragedy of frustrated love is re-staged in Mexico.

Not only have we redesigned Patch , but we've spruced up the Patch app too. The news looks better and it's easier to comment on.

Jeffrey Palladini is reflected in a mirror in his studio on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in Fairfax, Calif.

Summer camp is almost a rite of the season for some families. For others, summer programs offer kids something to do while mom and dad are at work, a chance to explore a new interest or an opportunity to improve an existing talent.

Planting a tree is good for the Earth; but it may not have turned out so well for the owner of a building in downtown Fairfax.

Provided by the Rev. Katharine Harts 'Birthing God' author Lana Dalberg speaks at 10:30 a.m. May 12 at Fairfax Community Church.

Author Josh Hanagarne will be joined by Fairfax librarian Shereen Ash for a conversation about his new book, "The World's Strongest Librarian: A Memoir of Tourette's, Faith, Strength, and the Power of Family," at 7 p.m. May 21.

The owner of a commercial building on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in downtown Fairfax filed a lawsuit this week against the Town of Fairfax , claiming that the roots of trees planted by the city in front of the building caused its private sewer lateral to break in February, spilling 200 gallons of sewage onto the sidewalk and into the Mine art gallery ... (more)

The Community Media Center of Marin is struggling to cope with a projected budget deficit of about $250,000 per year over the next three years.

On Tuesday, the Novato City Council approved an ordinance banning the use of polystrene foam disposable packaging-commonly used for takeout by retail food vendors.

Longtime local resident Barbara Coler's quest for a seat on the Fairfax Town Council has been a case of, "if at first you don't succeed, wait a month." One month after she was passed up for an appointment to the council to fill the opening created by the resignation of Councilman Ryan O'Neil , Coler was appointed to replace Pam Hartwell-Herrero, ... (more)

San Anselmo and Fairfax students, along with thousands of children across the country put their mettle to the pedal as part of national Bike to School Day on Wednesday.

Following the lead of other cities in Marin and the Bay Area, the Novato City Council on Tuesday approved a city ban on containers made from polystyrene foam, a nonbiodegradable product that restaurants often use to pack food to go.

A witness reported seeing a man masturbating in his car while watching two boys in the area of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Kent Avenue, said Fairfax police Sgt.

On May 2, 1918, longtime Fairfax resident Frank Healion's wedding gave him a little break from an active business life.

How at risk are San Anselmo and Fairfax residents from pollution compared to other cities in the state? According to the state officials, the city is on par with the average California town.

When a resident on Iron Springs Road near Fairfax was bitten by a rattlesnake last week as temperatures soared, it served as a reminder that the potentially deadly reptile is once again active in Marin.

Hairstylist Mitchell Field pictured in a 1966 promotional photo taken in London when Field worked for Vidal Sassoon.